Executive – Planning

Production Planning & Scheduling:

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  Develop daily and weekly production schedules in coordination with Sales and Production teams.

• Monitor job orders, prioritize them based on delivery commitments and available resources.

• Maintain and update the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with accuracy.

• Prepare and release all necessary documentations such as process flow sheets, etc., to the shop floor for efficient and effective production planning & control.

• In liaison with the production team prepare production plan to ensure the delivery schedule meets customer requirements.

Coordination & Communication:

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  Act as a bridge between Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure timely and accurate flow of information.

• Liaise with the production team to identify capacity constraints and reschedule accordingly.

• Support the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process by providing inputs and forecasts.

Inventory & Material Planning:

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  Track inventory levels and suggest replenishments to meet production demand.

• Monitor the consumption of raw materials and ensure alignment with planned usage.

• Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in collaboration with Quality and Production teams.

System & Data Management:

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  Maintain production-related data in Oracle ERP and ensure accurate job postings.

• Ensure that man-hours used on machineries are recorded timely and accurately by the production team including inputs on extra work and verify it with related records.

• Supports Master Data Governance as it relates to Operations Master Data within Oracle ERP.

• Analyze production reports, downtime logs, and performance trends to support decision-making.

Operational Support:

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  Assist in scheduling machine usage to optimize capacity and overall plant performance.

• Ensure new product developments/trials and all work orders are planned, scheduled and produced on time to maximise performance and minimise delay.

• Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all production-related records.

• Track and report shift schedules, man-hours, and productivity metrics.

Compliance & Safety:

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  Ensure compliance to Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environment requirements as specified in the global QHSE Management System with strict adherence to ISO and local regulatory authority.

• Ensure that all records and documents are up to date and have full traceability and retrieval at all times and that all processes, procedures & activities comply with ISO and management procedures.

• Perform any other job/task assigned by the Line Manager to accomplish department objectives.

Requirements

Education/ Qualifications

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  Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma in engineering preferably Mechanical/Electrical

Experience

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  5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing industry preferably packaging, volume manufacturing.
• Experience in a production planning, scheduling or similar production / supply chain capacity.

Functional Skills & Specific Knowledge

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  Understanding of manufacturing processes and machine capacities
• Knowledge of ERP systems.
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft applications esp. Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving